ACCUPLACER

ACCUPLACER is available to students admitted to the UNM BA/MD program and non-UNM students needing to take the test for placement at another institution. UNM students who need placement must take the Lobo Course Placement for English and/or reading placement and ALEKS PPL for math placement.

Fees:

There is a $5.00 fee for taking each ACCUPLACER test. Please visit our payment tab for details. All fees are non-refundable.

Scheduling a test:

Testing by appointment only. Email testctr@unm.edu to schedule an appointment.

Additional Information:

  • ACCUPLACER offers three different tests for math placement. The Testing & Training Center cannot advise students on the correct test to take. Please speak to your advisor before requesting to schedule for this test.
  • Students may only take the placement test(s) once per day. 
  • You must have a current photo ID to test.
  • Personal calculators are not allowed but an onscreen calculator (basic and scientific) will be provided from within the exam when allowed.
  • Sample test questions can be viewed on the ACCUPLACER website.